Gain the knowl edge and confidence to take control of your financial future in this pract ical workshop for high school and university students. Presented by Mason Leite of Martin Christopher Investments\, this session will explore key fi nancial literacy topics including budgeting\, setting financial goals\, un derstanding credit\, and deciding when to focus on saving versus paying do wn debt. Participants will learn strategies to help them make informed fin ancial decisions now and in the years ahead. After the presentation\, put your new knowledge to the test with a fun financial literacy trivia challe nge.
\nMartin Christopher Investments (MCI) is an independent financial advisory firm serving pr imarily Waterloo Region and the surrounding areas of Southwestern Ontario. We provide personalized financial and estate planning solutions to indivi duals\, families and small businesses in an atmosphere of trust\, transpar ency and collaboration.
\nWe believe that financial success requires teamwork and collaboration. That&rsquo\;s why we integrate our own experi ence with that of our strategic partners in complimentary businesses such as accounting\, taxation\, legal\, real estate\, mortgages and lending. Th is approach means we can pull all the pieces of your financial life togeth er and cover every contingency for you.
\nOur licensing and registra tion for investments is through Investia Financial Services Inc.\, a mutua l fund dealer. Our licensing for insurance is sponsored by BridgeForce Fin ancial Group Inc.
\nMason Leite joi ned Martin Christopher Investments in the summer of 2020\, \;setting d own roots with an established \;and collaborative team of financial an d tax professionals. \; Always striving to make a meaningful differenc e for his clients\, \;Mason \;has earned a \;reputation \; for \;integrity\, diligence\, and personalized service that builds tru sted confidence with the families and small businesses he helps.
\nA fter graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with a BA in Economics and Financial Management\, Mason went on to earn his securities and insurance licensing as well as his CFP designation. Demonstrating an early talent a nd love for helping people make smart financial decisions\, he became know n to friends and peers as a &lsquo\;go-to&rsquo\; for their financial ques tions. In 2017\, he began his career helping clients achieve their goals t hrough comprehensive and strategic financial planning with a major Canadia n financial firm.
\nThis program is for students ages 14 to 22 years old. \;
\nWe kindly remind you that registrati ons will be removed if the registered person does not meet the program&rsq uo\;s specified age requirements. \;
\nPhotograp hy Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken a t this event and may be broadcast\, reproduced\, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos\, staff will make at tendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking phot os. \;
\nFor larger public events\, please note that by attendin g\, you are consenting to the use of your appearance\, image\, and voice i n print or digital productions created by the Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you&rs quo\;d like to be excluded from any photo/video. \;
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